2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Chemical Science and Engineering Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Advanced Supramolecular Science
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Takanori Fukushima / Michito Yoshizawa
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (G2-202 (G221))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.I420
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Apr 4, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Summary of the course] This course will focus on the fundamental concepts of supramolecular chemistry by describing intermolecular interactions, analytical methods for intermolecular interactions, and the design and functions of interlocked supramolecules and coordination cages.
[Aim of the course] Supramolecular chemistry, the chemistry of molecular assemblies formed by non-covalent intermolecular interactions, is now one of the most important disciplines across a range of areas from biological chemistry to materials science. The aim of this course is to facilitate students' understanding of the basis of supramolecular chemistry as well as the design concepts of various supramolecular structures.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Explain various intermolecular interactions. 2) Explain host-guest chemistry. 3) Explain interlocked supramolecules. 4) Explain coordination cages.
Keywords
Supramolecular chemistry, Intermolecular interaction, Interlocked supramolecule, Coordination cage
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course will proceed in the following order: (1) intermolecular interactions, (2) analytical methods for intermolecular interactions, (3) interlocked supramolecules, and (4) coordination cages. Students' understanding will be confirmed by question-and-answer in each topic.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | General introduction and Intermolecular interactions (1): Coulomb force and dipole-dipole force | Explain general background, Coulomb force, and dipole-dipole force. |
| Class 2 | Intermolecular interactions (2): hydrogen bond and hydrophobic effect | Explain hydrogen bond and hydrophobic effect |
| Class 3 | Analytical methods for intermolecular interactions | Explain analytical methods for intermolecular interactions |
| Class 4 | Design of interlocked supramolecules | Explain the design of interlocked supramolecules |
| Class 5 | Synthesis of coordination cages | Explain the synthesis of coordination cages |
| Class 6 | Function of coordination cages | Explain the function of coordination cages |
| Class 7 | Examination and interpretation for confirming the level of understanding | Solve problems from the contents of this class. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be distributed.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Learning results will be evaluated by question-and-answer (50%) and exams (50%).
Related courses
- Advanced Coordination Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Materials Chemistry
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.